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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 1940 to extend: (1) from the duration of military service to one year after such service the period during which a member of the Armed Forces may not be charged a mortgage interest rate in excess of 6%; and (2) from 90 days to one year after release from service the period during which a member shall be protected from mortgage foreclosure.</p>]]></text>
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